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Flexureless multi-stable micromirrors for optical switching

  • US 6,040,935 A
  • Filed: 01/25/1999
  • Issued: 03/21/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/25/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A flexureless micromirror device in a structural assembly, comprising a micromirror surface attached to one or more support columns, said support columns being anchored to the structural assembly of the device by a flexible locking joint, whereby the mirror surface is free to move about the joint and the mirror surface can be electronically switched between multiple stable positions.

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